Time for Township Trivia!
The man who had the vision and created the Mt. Lawn Speedway was Dr. George W. Sweigart. Today, we look to Kennard. Who was Kennard named for?
Busy June & Township Trivia!
We will have a busy June at the Museum this year! We are having a movie night on June 15 at the New Castle-Henry County Public Library at 6:30 p.m. (Arsenic and Old Lace) and a speaker on June 23 at the Museum, Mr. Donald Davidson, a noted Indy 500 Race Historian. He will be…
Township Trivia Time!
Patesville was the old town in Harrison Township that no longer exists. There were also the villages of Woodville and Needmore in Harrison Township, no longer existing. Our final township trivia for Harrison Township…what was this school?
Township Trivia!
Yesterday’s picture was of the old Woodville schoolhouse. This town no longer exists. Do you know what it was?
Time for Township Trivia!
The two early residents of Harrison Township pictured yesterday were Dempsey Reese (1796-1878) and his second wife, Ann (Ratcliff) Reese (1796-1888). Dempsey was the first settler in Harrison Township in 1822. His first wife, Lydia, died in 1829. Dempsey is buried at the Cadiz Friends Cemetery. For today’s trivia, what was the name of this…
Township Trivia!
Yesterday’s shop was an ice cream parlor! Here’s more info: Who are these two early Harrison Township residents?
Township Trivia Time!
Hoping one and all had a lovely Memorial Day! Last Friday’s trivia was, of course, the illustrious General Omar Bundy. To learn more about him, his family, and his service to the United States, come visit us! This week, we start Harrison Township trivia. With the recent warmer temperatures, I thought this was appropriate: Any…
Township Trivia!
Today, we are wrapping up Township Trivia for Henry Township and what a fun two weeks it has been! There is so much more about Henry County and all her townships at the Museum…there just isn’t enough room on the internet! If you can, stop by and see what all we have. Next week, we…
Township Trivia!
The Maxwell image yesterday was a 1910 model. Here is a picture of our 1911: We can’t leave sports history out! What year did this state championship occur? Finally, a sneak peek at our newest item:
Township Trivia Time!
Yesterday’s parade pictures were from 1947 and 1948, respectively. Today, we look at this picture of a 19__ Maxwell. Of course, you can always come to the Museum to see our 1911 Maxwell! Check back here tomorrow to find out the year of this Maxwell plus a sneak peek at one of our newest items!…